Cell-The-Unit-Of-Life Question 181

Question: Which of the following contributes to differences in the two sides of the cell membrane?

Options:

A) Differences in peripheral proteins.

B) Different domains expressed on the ends of integral proteins.

C) Differences in phospholipid types.

D) All of the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] The cell membrane is asymmetric and has different properties, and functions of the cytoplasmic side versus the extracellular side.

These properties arise from differences in the constituents of the membrane.